How The Simpsons mishandles Deaf representation
The Simpsons season 33 episode 17 tries to introduce Deaf representation to the show, but the way it's handled is very disappointing.
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The Simpsons season 33 episode 17 tries to introduce Deaf representation to the show, but the way it's handled is very disappointing.
John Autry has been cast in the role of Monk - the deaf son of saxophonist Bleeding Gums Murphy - and American Sign Language will be used for the first time in the show's history in an upcoming episode
In episode 723, The Simpsons featured its first deaf voice actor and American Sign Language (ASL) as Lisa meets her late musical idol's son.
'The Simpsons' features their first-ever deaf voice actor and usage of American Sign Language in historic new episode.
Deaf actor John Autry has been cast in the role of Monk in 'The Simpsons'.